Utilities Engineer
Posted 8 Jul 2026
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
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Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProfessional Engineer, OSHA 30, Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Who We Are (video)
At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.
🚀 Join JRC's Critical Infrastructure Assessment Team!
JRC has an immediate opening for a Utilities Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Assessment, Exercise, and Modeling & Simulation Support (AEMSS) Blue Team. In this mission-critical role, you will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to assess utility infrastructure supporting Department of Defense installations and facilities.
As a Utilities Engineer, you will conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of critical utility systems—including electrical distribution, prime power, water, wastewater, HVAC, and supporting infrastructure—to identify operational risks, evaluate mission impacts, and develop recommendations that strengthen installation resilience and mission assurance.
This position offers the opportunity to directly support national security by helping ensure the survivability and operational readiness of critical defense infrastructure worldwide.
💼What You'll Do
- Conduct on-site assessments of utility infrastructure at DoD installations.
- Evaluate electrical distribution, prime power, water, wastewater, HVAC, mechanical, and emergency power systems.
- Identify system vulnerabilities, reliability concerns, redundancy gaps, and mission risks.
- Develop recommendations to improve infrastructure resilience and operational availability.
- Assess preventive and predictive maintenance programs and lifecycle replacement needs.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, facility documentation, and construction plans.
- Support facility sustainment, modernization, recapitalization, and capital improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate compliance with UFC, OSHA, NFPA, environmental regulations, DoD standards, and other applicable requirements.
- Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, security teams, installation leadership, and government stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports and present findings and recommendations to government leadership.
🧠What You Bring to the Table